Plant Engineer

1 week ago

Kendal, United Kingdom James Cropper Full time

Join our dynamic team to tackle engineering and maintenance challenges both during and outside operational hours. You'll manage maintenance tasks, boost plant performance, and ensure safety.

If you're hands-on, safety-focused, and ready to set an example, apply now to advance your career in a thriving environment

The successful candidate will provide a proactive; responsive and professional engineering service to specific operational area within the Paper & Packaging business, in the most cost-efficient manner as part of the Engineering team.

You will be responsible for;

  • Resolving engineering and maintenance issues during and outside operational hours
  • Planning and implement maintenance to boost plant safety, performance, and reliability
  • Scheduling and prioritise tasks (PPMs, corrective maintenance, modifications)
  • Collaborating across disciplines and leverage other engineers' expertise
  • Leading root cause investigations for breakdowns and safety incidents
  • Maintaining plant machinery with hands-on skills and resource management
  • Overseeing capital investment projects from planning to integration
  • Ensuring compliance with safety, environmental, and equipment standards
  • Managing changes through updates to manuals, drawings, and processes
  • Providing training on new/modified equipment for staff
  • Organising internal/external resources to meet business needs at optimal cost
  • Supporting product and process improvements, including for customers
  • Covering for Engineering Leader and contribute to operational efficiency
  • Staying current with job-specific training and personal development
  • Analysing technical data to resolve plant issues and seek expert advice as needed
  • Solving complex, non-routine maintenance problems and make informed decisions
  • Adapting methods to meet operational needs, manage risks, and maintain site operation
  • Working in both office and plant environments, often exposed to noise, chemicals, and machinery.

What will make you successful?

  • Qualifications: Relevant HNC or equivalent qualification.
  • Experience: Previous experience in a similar role is preferred.
  • Discipline Expertise: Trained in mechanical or electrical/instrumentation engineering with a good understanding of other disciplines.
  • Maintenance Knowledge: Strong understanding of maintenance needs for machinery, equipment, and services in the operational area.
  • Communication: Good verbal and listening skills to work effectively with operators and management on process improvements.
  • Systems: Competence in using computerized maintenance management systems.
  • Industry Knowledge: Experience or knowledge of paper manufacturing processes is advantageous.
  • Planning & Problem-Solving: Ability to write detailed maintenance plans and solve complex technical issues through lateral thinking.
  • Leadership & Influence: Able to lead teams, coordinate resources, and influence others in engineering safety, reliability, and improvements.
  • Technical Skills: Interpret complex technical specifications and manage both personal and contractor work.
  • Project Management: Oversee maintenance resources, project overhauls, and ensure optimal use of available resources.
  • Autonomy: Work independently, often unsupervised, while reporting to an Engineering Leader and deputising when needed.
  • Continuous Improvement: Demonstrates a commitment to daily improvements and increased machine availability.
  • Adaptability: Evolve with the plant’s needs, applying new approaches to improve maintenance and extend equipment lifespan.

Join a dynamic team where you'll drive continuous improvements and deliver engineering solutions in a fast-paced environment.

Why choose Us?

We are offering a competitive salary and benefits including;

  • The chance to pave your career with a global leader you’ll have support from your line manager and a range of learning & development programmes
  • We will help you save for your retirement - join our pension scheme and we’ll match contributions up to 6%
  • 25 days’ holiday per year (pro rata) plus bank holidays
  • Free health cash plan so you can claim back cash for a range of medical expenses
  • Wellbeing support - including a 24/7 employee assistance programme (EAP) for you and your nearest and dearest

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